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Delhi AQI Crossed 3,000, AAP Claims Data Fraud; BJP Blames Punjab Stubble Burning

Delhi AQI Crossed 3,000, AAP Claims Data Fraud; BJP Blames Punjab Stubble Burning

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On Deepavali night, several government monitoring stations in Delhi failed to report hourly PM2.5 data, a lapse that analysts say can artificially lower the Air Quality Index and mask the true severity of pollution. In the days after the festival, the Air Quality Index in Delhi and parts of Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh rose above 350, the highest levels recorded in Delhi since 2021, indicating poor air quality across north India. Health experts have warned that the deteriorating air quality poses risks, with reports of symptoms even among healthy individuals.

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    The political blame game over Delhi’s worsening air quality intensified on Monday, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the BJP-led government of manipulating pollution data, while a BJP MP alleged that stubble burning in Punjab was part of a conspiracy to keep the national capital polluted. AAP…

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The political blame game over Delhi’s worsening air quality intensified on Monday, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the BJP-led government of manipulating pollution data, while a BJP MP alleged that stubble burning in Punjab was part of a conspiracy to keep the national capital polluted. AAP…

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  1. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group Current article

    Delhi AQI Crossed 3,000, AAP Claims Data Fraud; BJP Blames Punjab Stubble Burning

    The political blame game over Delhi’s worsening air quality intensified on Monday, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the BJP-led government of manipulating pollution data, while a BJP MP alleged that stubble burning in Punjab was part of a conspiracy to keep the national capital polluted. AAP…

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  6. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Air quality deteriorates in north India post-Diwali; Delhi records highest AQI since 2021

    A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh surpassed 350, indicating poor air quality. Many cities reported severe pollution, with readings…

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